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Hot Chocolate Bombs

 Hot Chocolate Bombs The amount of chocolate varies depending on the number of shells your mold makes. I have a two shell mold, some are four or more, so I use is less chocolate than other, larger molds. So the measurement of chips is for two shells.   Melt about 1/2 cup chocolate chips, place a healthy spoonful of melted chocolate in each mold and use the spoon to evenly coat the inside. Put the mold into the freezer for 10 mins.   Make the hot cocoa mix: 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process) 2 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp chili powder 1/8 tsp cayenne Adjust the spiciness as you like.   Once the shells are solid, remove them from the molds. Fill one half with two Tbsp of cocoa mix (add mini marshmallows if desired). Take the other half (top) and place seam side down on a warm baking sheet to just barely melt the edges. Take the tops and place on top of the filled bottoms to seal. Place in the fridge to harden. Serve by ...

Breakfast Fried Rice

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Breakfast foods rule at any time of the day. Fusing together breakfast and dinner is a double win. Bacon and eggs with fried rice playing the role of toast. Software · ¼ lb. (6 slices) hickory smoked bacon, large dice · 1 small yellow onion, diced · 1 T. garlic, minced · 4 cups white rice, cooked · ¼ c soy sauce, low sodium · 4 scallions, sliced · 4 eggs · 1 c. mozzarella, shredded · Salt and pepper Put some muscle into it 1. Chop the bacon and place it in a cold wok or skillet and turn on the heat to medium. Cook the bacon until crisp, then drain, saving about 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat. 2. Return wok to heat with the bacon fat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking for about 3-4 minutes or until the onion is soft. 3. Add the rice and the soy sauce, stirring to mix. Cook the rice for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. 4. In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs, salt and pepper. W...

My Shakshuka

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Shakshuka combines a spicy tomato sauce with the deliciousness of a soft cooked egg. And confounded my many attempts to get it right until I divided up the tasks. Perfection. Ingredients · 1 T. olive oil · 1 T. garlic, minced · 1 small yellow onion, large dice · 2 roasted red peppers, large dice · 3 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies · 2 t. harissa spice blend · 4 eggs · 1 T. vinegar (white or rice will do) · Water Let’s Get Cooking 1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until warmed. Add the garlic and let it cook for about a minute (don’t burn it). 2. Add the onion and peppers. Cook for another 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and harissa. Stir and let it cook for about 20 minutes. You’ll want to stir a couple of times during the process. 3. When there is about 10 minutes to go on the tomatoes, fill a high sided skillet about 2/3rds of the way with water and put it on ...

Shrimp Burritos with Spicy Old Bay Mayo

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Burritos are one of the perfect foods. No, don’t ask me to list them all. They are packed with flavor, very customizable, and super portable. This one has my most favorite spice mix in the world – Old Bay. Seriously. Ask me about Old Bay and Ohio sometime. Ingredients · ½ c. mayo · 1 T. siracha · ½ t. Old Bay · 1 T. olive oil · ½ green pepper, diced · ½ yellow onion, diced · 1 T. garlic, minced · ½ t. chili powder · ½ t. cumin · 1 lb. shrimp · 1 c. cooked white rice · 8 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed · 4 burrito sized tortillas · Pico, Mexican cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, sliced jalapenos, more Old Bay Roll it up 1. In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, siracha and Old Bay. Set aside. 2. Heat up the oil In a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the green pepper, onion and garlic. Sprinkle in the chili powder and cumin and stir, mixing...

Spicy Shrimp Sandwich with Avocado Chipotle Mayo

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I love this mayo. The creamy and spicy go so well together. Add some seasoned shrimp to the mix, and you’ve got yourself an almost po boy. Almost. Madness · 2 chipotles in adobe sauce, diced · 1 avocado, split, peeled · ¼ c. mayo · 1 lb. shrimp, raw, deveined, no tails · ½ t. salt · ½ t. cumin · ½ t. chile powder (I like ancho) · ½ t. garlic powder · 1 T. butter · 1 T. olive oil · 4 sub rolls Method 1. In a medium bowl, add the diced chipotles and avocado. Using a masher, smash the avocado to a nearly smooth consistency. You could use a food processor for all this, but I like this mayo better when it isn’t completely smooth. 2. Mix in the mayo and set aside. 3. Place the shrimp in a large Ziploc bag. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, cumin, chile powder, and garlic powder. Add the mix to the shrimp bag, seal, and shake to coat the shrimp with the seasoning. 4. Tur...

Cuban sandwiches

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Next to the Reuben, the Cuban sandwich is likely my most favored sandwich. The combination of flavors and warmth is perfection. But there is method to all that deliciousness. Ingredients · 4 rolls (if you can find Cuban bread, use that. Otherwise, hoagie/sub rolls will work just fine) · ¼ cup mayo · ¼ cup mustard · 1 lb. Swiss cheese, sliced · 1 lb. smoked ham, sliced · 1 lb. pork loin, sliced · 8 sandwich sliced dill pickles · 1 T. butter, melted Method 1. Heat up a sandwich press/indoor grill/cast iron skillet to medium high heat. If you use the indoor grill or skillet method, you will need something heavy and heat proof to use on top, preferably another cast iron skillet. 2. Mix the mayo and mustard together. 3. Split the rolls and spread the mayo/mustard mixture on both halves. You won’t need too much but don’t spread it too thin. 4. On the bottom half, place one layer of Swiss c...

Broiled crab cakes

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Outside of steamed crabs, crab cakes are my favorite way to enjoy that tasty crustacean. However, so many recipes want to complicate something that is pure in its simplest form. Software   · 1 lb. lump crab meat · ½ c. Panko · ½ c. mayo (Duke’s is my choice)  · 1 egg · 1 T. Old Bay (plus some extra for the outer layer) · yes, that's it. Method In a large bowl, mix together the crab, Panko, mayo, egg and Old Bay by using your hands. Hand mixing helps keep the larger pieces of crab together. Plus, your hands smell great after you are done. Make four patties about as equal sized as you can and place them on a plate or tray. Sprinkle Old Bay on the top, then flip and dash a little more on the other side. Allow the patties to rest while setting the oven to broil at high.  On a broiler safe pan, slide the patties on the pan and place under the broiler. You want to make sure you have about 4-6 inches between the tops of the crab ...